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  ON NO ACCOUNT SHALL A MONASTIC BE ALLOWED
  by St. Benedict of Nursia
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Summary: Monastics must follow the Abbess's permission and authority in
receiving gifts to maintain harmony within the community.

Topics: "Monastic Life", "Christian Obedience"
Scripture References: Ephesians 5:21, Philippians 2:3, Hebrews 13:17, James 4:7, 1 Peter 5:5

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DESCRIPTION
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St. Benedict of Nursia emphasizes the importance of obedience and
submission within the monastic community, particularly in the context of
receiving or giving gifts or letters. He instructs that no monastic
should receive or give any gifts without the Abbess's permission, even
if sent by family members. The Abbess has the authority to decide who
may receive such gifts, and it is crucial for the sisters not to act
against these rules to avoid giving the devil an opportunity to cause
discord.

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CONTENT
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On no account shall a monastic be allowed

to receive letters, blessed tokens or any little gift whatsoever

from parents or anyone else,

or from her sisters,

or to give the same,

without the Abbess's permission.

But if anything is sent her even by her parents,

let her not presume to take it

before it has been shown to the Abbess.

And it shall be in the Abbess's power to decide

to whom it shall be given,

if she allows it to be received;

and the sister to whom it was sent should not be grieved,

lest occasion be given to the devil.

Should anyone presume to act otherwise,

let her undergo the discipline of the Rule.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/st-benedict-of-nursia/on-no-account-shall-a-monastic-be-allowed/
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